Rate limiting barriers for implantable devices and methods for fabrication thereof

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APP PUB NO 20030104028A1
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09998083

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A coating for a medical device, particularly for a drug eluting stent, is described. The coating comprises a layer of an organic polymer component containing a therapeutic substance and a layer of an inorganic component for controlling the rate of release of the substance. The inorganic component according to embodiments of the invention includes gold or diamond-like carbon.

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ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC3200 LAKESIDE DRIVE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Hossainy, Syed FA Fremont, CA 193 5096
Michal, Eugene T San Francisco, CA 79 3251
Roorda, Wouter E Palo Alto, CA 105 4490

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